Having a construction plan drawn up: It's all in the details.

A construction plan should, of course, be understandable and visually appealing: However, it is primarily a technical drawing, so it is not just about the appearance, but also about the actual content. As the term “drawing a construction plan” correctly suggests, it is a plan for construction—and it must therefore summarize all the information necessary for the subsequent realization of the actual construction project. This applies to both new buildings and renovations of existing properties. Anyone who has a construction plan drawn up already has an idea of the planned new building or conversion. But now it's time to focus on the details: since the construction plan serves as both the basis and blueprint for the construction project, it must contain a range of essential information – for example, the exact dimensions of the buildings and rooms, detailed information on the construction and the materials used, as well as sectional drawings showing the interior views. In addition, a complete construction plan should contain information about sanitary, electrical, or other installations. When you have a construction plan drawn up, it covers all aspects of the property: the room layout as well as possible additions, such as balconies. The property itself cannot and must not, of course, be constructed based on gut feeling: geometric specifications and structural calculations are therefore an integral part of the construction plan. The finished work, i.e. the completed construction plan, provides all parties involved in the project with the necessary information on exactly how it is to be implemented. To this end, specific details are sometimes enlarged, and the construction plan usually includes various views of the building, including the rear, front, and interior views. Of course, all floors and rooms are also included—after all, the vision for the property cannot be realized without a precise plan.

• It is used as part of the approval process by the building authorities, who naturally ensure that the project is implemented correctly.
• It promotes smooth coordination between all parties involved in the project, as they are working with the construction plan on a uniform and standard-compliant basis.
• A detailed construction plan prevents misunderstandings, helps to avoid delays, and thus generally serves to prevent errors—which in turn reduces the risk of avoidable follow-up costs.
• Having a professional construction plan drawn up can also facilitate project implementation by avoiding delays due to unclear specifications.

Since you are having a construction plan drawn up by proven experts, it also shows what is realistically possible and actually feasible. Among other things, the focus here is on the structural calculations, which are also part of the construction plan but are not included in a floor plan. Without the appropriate structural calculations to ensure the subsequent safety of the building, it cannot, of course, be realized. In general, there is a relatively simple rule of thumb to keep in mind: the more complex the finished building is from an architectural point of view, the more detailed the construction plan needs to be.

If you have a construction plan drawn up, the complete set includes floor plans that provide a bird's-eye view of the floor, as well as a site plan, the construction plan flag, and sectional drawings. The latter are vertical sections that show, for example, the ceiling height or the roof construction. Exterior views (e.g., of the facade) are also part of the set, as are the aforementioned detailed drawings, for which a smaller scale is sometimes used. Building specifications are also usually included in the set. Drawing a construction plan therefore also means making the property tangible and comprehensible in all its facets – from wall thicknesses, dimensions, steps, and stairs to the wall openings that will later be needed for doors and windows – all while taking geometry and statics into account. At Grundriss Schmiede, we have made it our mission to create sales-optimized floor plans for marketing and dimensioned floor plans for financing the construction of a property. Floor plans and construction plans for changes of use or entire new construction projects should ideally be coordinated directly with your local architect.